THE 2024 UGANDA MARATHON One amazing week to challenge yourself & make a difference: Sunday 26th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024. Half or Full Marathon: 1 or 2 laps of our 13.1 mile course. Hills, rough terrain and an African sun makes this one of the toughest but most rewarding challenges that a runner can undertake! 10KM A beautiful run through picturesque Uganda, along half of the route. Come for the adventure and top it off with a chance to run through the very best of Africa! What’s Included: An unforgettable week-long adventure in Uganda 7 nights accommodation at the Athletes’ Village or Marabou Village 3 meals per day All daily activities throughout your entire adventure. Campfire evenings, entertainment, music, drumming & dance (beer at the bar not included) Race entry to the 10k, half or full marathon race on Friday 31st May 2024 Feed/water stations & medical support Don’t fancy running but everything else sounds great? Take part in everything else and then volunteer on race morning! Your entry fee also subsidies FIFTEEN Ugandan junior runners to participate – run alongside those you’ve helped Race t-shirt and number Airport pickup Airport transfers (arrival Sunday 26th May and departure 2nd […]
Full entry fee price: $3995 The Kenya Wildlife Marathon and Half-Marathon will take place on the 3nd of June, 2023. Kenya depicts an absolutely perfect location for this marathon tradition. Join us and combine the majesty of the ancient race with the beauty of Kenya’s natural resources. We offer an all-inclusive package that includes the race, accommodation, meals, transportation, sightseeing and game drives. The itinerary starts on the 1st of June and ends on the 8th of June. The race course is a trail Run course but with different distances 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon. Join us and combine the majesty of the ancient race with the beauty of Kenya’s natural resources. Encompassing hundreds of acres of grasslands, rocky hills and river-beds, the Lukenya Sanctuary is just that, a slice of natural paradise. Teeming with Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes and more, humans remain the distinct minority at this veritably unspoiled reserve. Match this with the reliably beautiful weather Kenya enjoys in lying by the equator, and it becomes quite clear why we chose Lukenya Hills as the setting for our Safari Marathon. Join us as we launch a thrilling new Marathon tradition, combining the majesty of the ancient race with the […]
THE EVENT: Africa is claimed by some to be a Runner’s Paradise and Marathons in Africa are famous for providing a unique marathon experience. The Congo River Marathon is a marathon like no other and certainly race participants will definitely look forward to coming back. The event includes races from Full Marathon of 42,195 km, to Half Marathon of 21,098 km, to the Fun Run of 10 km. Running through the humid tropical climate of the heart of Kinshasa (Kin La Belle) and it’s vibrant suburbs, the marathon route will take participants across some of the most beautiful scenery along the south bank of the second largest river in Africa. From a Full and Half Marathon to a 10K Fun Run option, there is something for all running abilities and regardless of distance, each will give the runner a unique perspective of this vibrant city. This is our biggest running event of the year in Kinshasa, including a Health & Fitness Expo on May 31-June 1, 2024 and a Post Race Gathering. TOURISM PACKAGES: We also offer Tourism Packages through our Partner Motherland Escapes, that you can schedule before or after the marathon, to experience the beauty of Kinshasa and the DR Congo: – Explore the beating heart of Kinshasa, it’s […]
The Great Serengeti Migration Marathon & Anti-Poaching Run to begin was an idea formed by the event organizer SETSA –Serengeti in 2020. It is a racing event held over two consecutive days organized by Serengeti Tourism Sports Agency (SETSA) which uses sports to promote tourism and attract a numbers of tourists to the western side of the Serengeti National Park. This event’s name comes from one of the biggest events that happens yearly inside the Serengeti National Park, where some of the wildebeests and other Antelopes migrate between Serengeti National park -Tanzania and Maasai Mara National Reserve -Kenya. It is during this time when a large number of tourists visit the Serengeti to witness one of the world’s natural wonders. This event will allow participants to not just witness the migration but to be part of it by running between the groups of migrating wild animals along the Serengeti National Park, Ikona WMA, Ikorongo & Grumeti game reserves. The numbers of our runners would then go on safari to Serengeti national park after their run. Participants will include both local and foreign, however; there will be special fun runs for local companies, institutions and special groups. Course details Course highlights […]
The SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route, with 90% of the route laid out within the South Africa National Park’s protected property. You will run on pristine hiking trails in the mountain on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning coastline of the Garden Route. This three-day event can be likened to VIP access to some of the most pristine and isolated locations you can experience on our continent. Besides the fact it takes place in the countries top tourist destination it also showcases the complete variety the Garden Route in the Southern Cape has offer. The journey will take you through the mountains, forest and coastal terrains respectively. Day one escorts you through 30 kilometres of unspoiled mountain single track in the Outeniqua Mountains with amazing views of the surrounding forest and distant ocean. Day two, the forest section, having an elevation gain of 1147 metres is not a flat by any stretch of the imagination with its circular route taking you through the Goudveld and Millwood State Forest. The final day, and favourite […]
The Oyster Catcher stage trail run follows the famous Oyster Catcher hiking route, from the Gouritz River Mouth to Mossel Bay via the St Blaize hiking route along the Southern Cape coastline in the Garden Route of South Africa. The Oystercatcher trail is a world acclaimed experience, a lighthouse to lighthouse trail rated by National Geographic Traveller as “One of the Top 50 tours of a lifetime” with the BBC classing it as one of “30 Unforgettable hikes to do…” and the local Getaway Magazine rating it as one of the top 5 South African hiking routes. The Oyster Catcher trail run is primarily designed for trail runners looking to complete their first multi-day stage race. The distances covered are manageable and the terrain is made up mainly of single track (hiking trails) and beach running, with some technical areas to add variety. Due to the sensitivity of the area, a limited number of only 300 runners can enter each year, so don’t miss out! Course details Course profile Hilly Course surface Trail Course highlights Day one took the runners along a 20km circular route into the Gourikwa Private Nature Reserve where they ran past the towering Ystervarkpunt (Porcupine point) […]
Alexandria marathon is a race organized by ALEXRUNNERS. Alexrunners is a sports company that aims to encourage the culture of running and organizes events with a social cause that helps impacts the society. Alexandria Marathon is the biggest and official race in Alexandria. It consists of a Full marathon of 42.195km, Half marathon of 21.0975km, 10k, 5k, 2k Family run, 2k youth race, and 500 meters Kids race.” Whether you are an avid runner or a beginner, you will find a race that you will enjoy. All ages, gender, athletes with disabilities, kids, and families are welcome to enjoy the fabulous day by the beach. “Running in Alexandria is one of a kind! That’s why I strongly believe Alex Marathon has all the potential to become an international event, runners get to experience history, beautiful scenery, an amazing route along the coastal line, a spectacular finish, and of course a great organization. Expect a festive weekend that promotes for sports tourism, and strengthens the bond with one of Egypt’s top destinations.” – Mohamed Taha Course details Course profile Flat Course surface Road Start address: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Egypt Finish address: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Al Azaritah WA Ash […]
Casablanca Events et Animation is excited to announce the upcoming 15th edition of the International Marathon of Casablanca, scheduled to take place on October 27, 2024. Join us for this milestone edition as we continue the tradition of promoting health, fitness, and community engagement through the exhilarating experience of the marathon. Your participation and support are crucial in making this event a tremendous success, and we look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant atmosphere of the 15th edition of the International Marathon of Casablanca. Course details Course surface Road Start address: Casablanca,ma Finish address: Casablanca,ma Route map